Bristol Post By Michael_Yong | Posted: August 12, 2016 Balloons floating around Bristol have become a familiar sight to many living here, but there will be none in the air this morning. Dozens of balloons…

There Are 7 Types of English Surnames — Which One Is Yours? [Photo credit: Shutterstock] Many of us have surnames passed down to us from ancestors in England. Last names weren’t widely used until after the…

Perched on a ridge high above the Vale of Scarsdale, on the site of a medieval fortress, Bolsover Castle is an extraordinary 17th-century aristocratic retreat. The exquisite ‘Little Castle’ has remarkable wall-paintings and interiors,…

Sudbury to the Sea (S2C) This popular event takes place annually over a weekend in September. Participants navigate the 24½ miles (37km) of the River Stour, from Sudbury to the Cattawade Barrier, enjoying its many…

Once home to the kings of ancient Northumbria, Bamburgh Castle is one of Northumberland’s most iconic buildings. The Bamburgh castle we see today is a relatively recent structure, built by famed industrialist the first Lord…

From the BBC section Tyne & Wear Image copyright DIG VENTURESImage captionThe stone was found by a member of the public who had contributed to the crowd-funded dig An amateur archaeologist has unearthed what is believed to…

Join the St George’s Day celebrations, with English food, free activities and a Shakespearean twist at the Mayor of London’s annual Feast of St George in Trafalgar Square. http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/8726328-feast-of-st-george-in-trafalgar-square Feast of St George 2016…